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• Agricultural Weather Forecast for March 30, 2021

  Published on March 30, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension fruit team.

• Agricultural Weather Forecast for April 1, 2021

  Published on April 1, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andersen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer's interests to the MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Agricultural Weather Forecast for April 6, 2021

  Published on April 6, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension fruit team.

• Agricultural Weather Forecast for April 13, 2021

  Published on April 13, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer’s interests to the MSU Extension fruit team.

• Agricultural Weather Forecast for April 8, 2021

  Published on April 8, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andersen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer's interests to the MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Agricultural Weather Forecast for April 15, 2021

  Published on April 15, 2021

  MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andersen presents weather forecasts focusing on farmer's interests to the MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Apr 6

  Using degree day models and phenology in the garden

  April 6, 2021 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom Webinar

  Join this 45 minute webinar led by Dr. David Lowenstein, MSU Consumer Horticulture Educator, to learn about using degree day models for better pest management.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Harvest continues for a wide variety of crops. Opportunistic bugs and diseases are taking advantage of tomatoes and peppers with physiological issues.

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  Michigan Grape scouting report – August 12, 2020

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Pest pressure is increasing, and some growers are clearing up from the derecho.

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  Field Crop Sessions Take the Center Stage at the MI Ag Ideas to Grow with Conference, February 15-19, 2021

  Published on February 5, 2021
  Learn about controlling pests, farm bill options for 2021, working with lenders, drainage and irrigation, working with MDNR on managing wildlife damage and more. There are over 25 sessions to choose from, over 20 providing RUP credits.

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  Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.

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  Why is sap dripping from my magnolia tree?

  Published on September 23, 2019
  Scale insects causing sap to drip from trees have a critical time window for control.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 8, 2020

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Blueberry harvest is coming to an end in northern counties with most of the hand harvest for the fresh market already completed. Remaining berries are mechanically harvested for procession.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Blueberries are quickly coming to an end and raspberries are in harvest. Fruit quality is excellent but in some late season blueberry varieties, fruit size has been impacted by the long drought.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 26, 2020

  Published on August 26, 2020
  The warm, sunny weather has allowed sugar to accumulate in fruit. In southern Michigan, harvest of some early hybrid varieties will begin in the next one to two weeks.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 19, 2020

  Published on August 19, 2020
  Most grapes have completed or are starting veraison. Grape berry moth and downy mildew incidents are increasing.

• East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

  Published on September 1, 2020
  Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 16, 2020

  Published on September 16, 2020
  Harvest is starting for several hybrid and vinifera grapes in southwest Michigan. Northwest Michigan grape harvest will start soon.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 25, 2020

  Published on August 25, 2020
  Dry weather is slowing development and causing small fruit for most crops but is helping increase sugar content in peaches and grapes.